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JackNing Author

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What is .ithmb files

Apple device is really a special product. It is difficult to view photos on window PC. What is .ithmb file?

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 12.1

Posted on Nov 17, 2018 6:29 PM

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JackNing Author

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Nov 17, 2018 6:35 PM in response to JackNing

Files that contain the .ithmb extension are created by Apple. These files contain a collection of "thumbnail" images, which are smaller images that link to a larger image that is located on the device that the thumbnail image is stored on. ITHMB files are used by iPod devices that can display photographic images.

How to view .ithmb files on Windows PC?

There were several products for .ithmb files. I suggest one of them, which can be found in the Windows Store.The link is as follow:

https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9NN2J7BXHKC6

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